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Then, what does it mean when someone says whats the catch?

Basically, "what's the catch" is a question that means "what are the perks" or "what will one get from the deal". It is an idiomatic expression, and does not mean you are literally catching something.

what's the catch origin? What is the origin of the idiom "what is the catch"? "Catch-22" was the title of a satirical novel by the American author Joseph Heller, which became a popular phrase in the English language, and refers to a circular problem which has no way out towards a solution.

Also to know is, what is the catch here?

"Here's the catch" = "There's one (often very big) disadvantage/problem" It's often used when there's an apparently really great offer, as in: "You can have a place at a very prestigious university, for free.

What does no catch mean?

Mar 14, 2008. It is where someone says they will do something for someone else, but there is a "catch" involved, meaning that the other person has to do something in return. If it's only one person offering a favor genuinely, then there is "no catch."